Combination rocker and bed



P 14, 1954 v. B. MILLER 2,688,997

COMBINATION ROCKER AND BED Filed Sept. 16, 1950 1 5,? EAH/VCHM/LLER IN VEN TOR.

Patented Sept. 14, 1954 CONIBINATION ROCKER AND BED Vera Blanch Miller, Los Angeles,'Calif., assignor I to Fred H. Heilmann and Frances Sherwood,

both of Los Angeles, Calif.

Application September 16, 1950, Serial No. 185,238

2 Claims. (Cl. 155-44) This invention relates to a new and improved article of furniture, and more specifically to a combination rocker and bed.

In small apartments and living spaces wherein space is at a premium, it is frequently desirable to combine various pieces of furniture to conserve space. It is also desirable to combine articles of furniture to eliminate the unnecessary expense of purchasing the pieces individually.

It is, therefore, the principal object of this invention to combine a bassinet or' childs bed with an attractive and useful chair or rocker whereby, after the infant has grown sufficiently to eliminate the usefulness of the bassinet the device can be convertedinto an attractive and useful aricle of furniture, that is, a chair.

It is another object of this invention to provide an article of furniture which, in one position, may be utilized as a bassinet or infants bed and in another position may be utilized as a chair.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a combination rocker and bed which can be easily adjusted from one position to the other.

It is a further object of this invention to provide an article of furniture for accomplishing the above objects which is simple in construction, inexpensive and attractive.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the following specification.

In the drawings: I

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the combination rocker and bed in the open or bed position.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the combination rocker and bed inthe closed or rocker position.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary perspective view of the upper portion of the combination rocker and bed in the open position with the bassinet mounted therein.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the upper railings for use in the open position.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the upper crossbar for use in the closed position.

Figure 6 is a sectional view of the connection between the seat and a crossbar.

Referring now to the drawings and particularly to Figures 1 and 2, the combination rocker and bed comprises a pair of side frames 8 and 9, each of which has an arcuate rocker I8 and [2 which functions as a support for the device.

Rear posts l4 and I8 are suitably attached to the rockers l0 and I2, herein illustrated as being curved at the lower extremities l8 and 20, and joining with the rearmost extremities of the 2. rockers I0 and [2. In this particular embodiment the rear post [4 and rocker [0 are integral. Similarly, rear post I6 and rocker l2 are integral.

Provided at the front extremity of the rocker I0 is a front post 22, which curves at its lower extremity and joins with the front extremity of the rocker H] in the same fashion as the rocker l0 and rear post [4 are joined, thus forming the side frame 8. The front post 24 is also provided integral with the rocker I2, corresponding to the front post 22, forming the side frame 9.

As is apparent in Figures 1 and 2, these two side frame members 8 and 9 formed by the connection of the rear posts and rockers and front posts are duplicates of one another and when spaced apart, form the frame for a symmetrical and eye-pleasing piece of furniture.

It is preferred to strengthen the frame members by the provision of crossbars. Thus, in the frame member 8 formed by the combination of the post l4, rocker I0 and post 22, crossbars 26, 28 and 30 may be formed integrally therewith or welded to post [4 and post 22. These crossbars function to space the posts l4 and 22 the proper distance apart and to strengthen the frame of the device. Corresponding frame members 32, 34 and 36 may be provided in the other frame member 8 formed by the post l6, rocker I2 and post 24.

The two frame members 8 and 9 are joined together by means of longitudinal braces projecting from one of the frame members, herein illustrated as projecting from the side frame 8, which are telescopically received in corresponding longitudinal braces attached to the frame member 8. Thus, asseen in Figure 1, longitudinal braces 38,40, 42, 44 and 46 are mounted on the frame member 8. These longitudinal braces are spaced around the frame portion to perform functions as hereinafter described.

' On the opposed frame member 9 the longitudinal braces 48, 50, 52, 54 and 56 are adapted to telescopically receive the corresponding longitudinal braces on the first mentioned frame member.

Referring specifically to Figure 2, when it is desired to form a rocking chair from the device, the two frame members are brought together and an upper crossbar 58, which is provided with studs and 62, is fitted on to the upper extremities of the rear posts [4 and I6, which are preferably hollow and adapted to receive the studs 60 and 62.

The longitudinal braces 38 and 48 are preferably located a small distance below the upper crossbar 58 to form the upper support for a backrest when the device is in the closed or chairforming position. It is preferred to attach to the longitudinal brace 38 a wire mesh 64 in any suitable manner, such as by the rings 65. The rings 66 are of sufiicient diameter to permit the longitudinal crossbar 48 to slide therethrough when the device is in the closed or chair position.

The wire mesh 64 is also attached at its front extremity to the longitudinal brace 46 in a similar manner to that by which it is attached to the longitudinal brace 38. The wire mesh is bent in the middle as at 68 to conform to the contour of the usual chair, thereby providing a backrest and a seat. It is of course apparent that suitable connection can be made between the wire mesh and the longitudinal brace 40 and/or the crossbar 28 and/or rear post M if desired to acquire additional strength. V Hooks 10 may be provided at the edge of the wire mesh 64, adapted to fit within the holes 12 in the frame member 34 to further strengthen the wire mesh. Similarly, the wire mesh maybe provided withhooks adapted to engage the rear post 16 when in the closed position. When the wire mesh is thus attached to the device and it is in the closed position'for'ming a chair, it is preferred that the braces 26 and 32 be spaced a sufiicient distance above the braces 28 and 34 to act as arm rests as found in the usual chair.

The longitudinal braces 50, 50, 4E and 5B are preferably at the same height as .the crossbars 28 and 34 to form the frame for the seat of the chair. The crossbars 3B and 36 and longitudinal braces 42, 52, 44 and 54 may be spaced a suitable distance below the seat of the chair and preferably are of the'same height to give a symmetrical appearance to the chair.

It is of course apparent that these last mentioned braces may be eliminated from the device without impairing its function and may be added to the device to strengthen it and enhance its appearance. As has been previously described, it is preferred that the frame be of hollow tubular construction. The upper extremities of the front posts 22 and 24 are preferably adapted to receive the knobs 14 when at the chair-forming position to enhance the attractiveness of the device.

When it is desired to utilize the device as .a bassinet or childs bed the two frame members 8 and 9, formed at the sides of the device as hereinbefore described, are pulled laterally apart. and the longitudinal braces 48, 50, 52, 54 and 5B slide outwardly with respect to the longitudinal braces 38, (i0, 42, 44 and 46. Before the device is thus separated it is of course, necessary to remove the upper crossbar 58 to permit the sides of the chair to be pulled apart; The upper'railings 15 and 18 are provided with studs 80 at their extremities. These studs are adapted to fit within the hollow tubular posts I l, 22, [6 and 24. The upper railings are provided with their sides 82 and 84 of different lengths so that when the studs are inserted into the posts the upper portion of the upper rail will be substantially parallel with the crossbars. A basket or bassinet 86 is provided with suitable clips 88, which may be inserted into the device when in the open position. The clips 88 fit around the upper braces 16 and 18.

Recesses or bent portions 90 maybe provided in the upper brace adapted to receive and retain the clips 88. When the bassinet is thus inserted in the device the clips at its opposite extremities operate to hold the sides of the device stationary and space them the correct distance apart. The

bassinet then may be utilized as a bed for an,

position provides a convenient shelf upon which the infants personal articles can be stored.

While the above description is of the preferred embodiment of this device, it is apparent that many changes in the size, shape and location of the elements of the combination can be resorted to without departing from the scope of this invention or of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. An article of furniture, comprising: opposed side frames, a plurality of longitudinal braces on one of said frames, corresponding longitudinal braces on the second of said frames telescopically receiving said first mentioned longitudinal braces, a wire mesh attached to said first mentioned braces forming a seat when the side frames are in the closed position and forming a shelf when said side frames are in the open position. and a crossbar, means detachably securing said crossbar to said frames to hold the frames in closed position. I

2. An article of furniture, comprising: opposed side frames, each frame including. a vertical'rear post, a plurality of longitudinal braces on one of said frames, corresponding longitudinal braces on the other of said frames telescopically receiving said first mentioned longitudinal braces, a wire mesh attached to said first mentioned braces forming a seat when the side frames are inthe closed position and forming ashelf when said side frames are in the open position and a crossbar, means detachably securing saidcrossb'ar ,to said frames to hold the'frames in closed position.

References Cited in thefile of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS I ,.Date

Great Britain Mar. '23, 1948 

